HC Deb 20 July 1936 vol 315 cc52-3W
Mr. DAY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of active accounts in the Post Office Savings Bank; the total amount of money on deposit with accrued interest at the last convenient date; and the amount of money deposited, including interest credited, and withdrawals for the 12 months ended the 31st December last?

Major TRYON

I have been asked to reply. The number of active accounts in the Post Office Savings Back on the 30th June, 1936, was total 10,200,000, and the total balance, with accrued interest, due to depositors on that date was £414,712,000. During the 12 months ended the 31st December, 1935, the amount deposited, including interest credited, was £125,154,000, and the amount withdrawn was £89,653,000.